Baltic nations count final hours to ending electricity ties to Russia

Romeo Beckham was embarrassed when he saw a poster of his dad, David Beckham, posing in underwear at the airport. The 22-year-old shared his dismay on Instagram Stories, jokingly expressing his feelings about the early morning encounter. Meanwhile, David recently praised Romeo for his Versace runway debut, showcasing their close relationship and shared passion for fashion. Full Article

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to the idea of a ceasefire in Ukraine but has set tough conditions for its implementation, including questions about the nature of the truce and control mechanisms. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Putin's response as manipulative and called for more sanctions on Russia, while the US imposed further sanctions on Russian oil, gas, and banking sectors. The two sides are at odds over the terms of the ceasefire, with...

President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 200% tariff on alcohol from France and other European nations in response to the European Union's 50% tariff on American whiskey. Trump criticized the EU for its taxing practices and threatened to increase tariffs on wines, champagnes, and other alcoholic products if the EU's tariff is not removed immediately. This move is seen as an escalation in global trade tensions between the U.S. and the EU. Full...

Portugal will hold an early general election on May 18 following the collapse of the center-right government after a confidence vote loss, prompting President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa to dissolve parliament. The country's political instability, fueled by minority governments struggling to maintain power, coincides with significant EU development fund investments and rising populist party support. The outgoing Prime Minister faces controversy over potential conflicts of interest in his family law firm's business dealings, setting the...

Under the Laken Riley Act, federal law enforcement in Florida arrested 14 illegal immigrants, including suspected members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, accused of crimes such as sexual assault and gang activity. The law allows ICE to detain public safety risks, expanding its ability to remove criminal aliens from the streets. The law was named after Laken Riley, a nursing student murdered by an illegal immigrant, highlighting the need for stricter immigration enforcement...

The Israeli airstrike targeted an apartment building in a residential neighborhood in Damascus, Syria, believed to be a Palestinian militant "command center." The strike injured a Syrian housekeeper in a neighboring apartment. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the attack was in response to threats against Israel. Israel's military conducted the strike on the Palestinian Islamic Jihad's command center. Full Article